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Latin American Film Festival

Monday 31 March – Friday 4 April 2008
Visions Theatre.
Free.

These films are not rated. Age restrictions will apply.

No person under the age of 15 years shall be admitted to the screenings of the films unless in the company of a parent or adult guardian.

Join us for the fourth Annual Latin American Film Festival and celebrate the best of contemporary Latin American cinema with an exciting line-up of films.

Monday 31 March 2008
6pm
Paloma de papel, Peru
After 13 years Juan is given amnesty from a Lima prison. He returns to his village which is under attack by both government troops and communist guerillas.

Tuesday 1 April 2008
6pm
Ruido, Uruguay
Basillio's wife cleans out their apartment and leaves him. A fairly quiet character, his only other interaction with the world is with his job at an agency where he is berated and belittled by executives, and with his dog walker who is convinced his presence scares the dogs.

8pm
Ay Juancito, Argentina
The story of the rise and fall of Juan Ramón Duarte, Evita Perón's only brother. 'Juancito' was the most desirable bachelor in the country who used his charm and political influence to seduce a bevy of beautiful women whilst also engaging in shady business deals.

Wednesday 2 April 2008
6pm
Cansada de besar sapos, Mexico
When Martha, a successful designer, catches her boyfriend cheating on her she takes action and becomes a 'manizer'. With the assistance of her psychologist friend they take on the world and the men of Mexico.

8pm
O Ceu De Suely, Brazil
Hermila feels the need to escape the mundane life and limited opportunities of her small town. But she needs money to get going. She can see that her body is her most valuable asset and decides to raffle herself.

Thursday 3 April 2008
6pm
Que tan lejos, Ecuador
Set in Ecuador when the country is experiencing a national strike, two very different women's lives change when they decide to travel together to Cuenca.

8pm
Oriana, Venezuela
Upon hearing of her aunt Oriana's death, Maria seems reluctant to revisit the hacienda. She begins to rummage through her aunt's possessions that she was once forbidden to touch.

Friday 4 April 2008
6pm
Padre Nuestro: la ultima cita, Chile
At the end of his life Caco is trying to mend his relationships with his family. The reunion becomes a reflection on the path's their lives have taken and who they have become.

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